NewzA Flydubai flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday following a mid-flight altercation between the two pilots. Reports indicate that the Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked the Indian captain, Smit Machchhar, inside the cockpit. Despite sustaining serious injuries, the captain successfully unlocked the cockpit door, allowing passengers to intervene and restrain the co-pilot, ensuring the safety of those on board.
Authorities in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have launched a joint investigation into the incident. The Indian pilot is currently reported to be in stable condition, while the co-pilot remains in custody as officials work to determine the circumstances surrounding the mid-flight confrontation.
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